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Libraries & Research Centers

  • St. Tammany Parish Library
    310 West Twenty-First Avenue • Covington, LA 70433
    985-871-1219
    This large library features a large selection of books and periodicals, plus artwork, children's activities and special events. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

  • Brunner Gallery
    215 North Columbia Street • Covington, LA 70433
    504-893-0444
    Brunner Gallery is the creation of gallery director, Susan Brunner and Louisiana sculptor, Rick Brunner, a husband and wife team who opened their first art gallery ten years ago. Their vision was to provide a platform for a small handful of local and regional artists to show and exhibit original artwork. Exhibitions of original painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media assemblage feature the work of artists from across the United States and Europe. Brunner also hosts a selection of fine/functional art objects made of glass, ceramics, metal, paper and wood including fine handmade contemporary furniture.  more...  map

  • Fort Isabel Gallery
    502 North Columbia Street • Covington, LA 70433
    Located in the Historic Downtown Area
    985-892-1841
    Fort Isabel Gallery offers the casual viewer or the serious collector traditional, as well as contemporary art by a partnership of established, award-winning local artists. In the gallery's monthly exhibits, the viewer can find a wide variety of artistic expression.  more...  map

  • H.J. Smith's Son General Store and Museum
    308 North Columbia Street • Covington, LA 70433
    985-892-0460
    Museum displays items from 1870 through the early 1900's.  map

  • Sarah Dunn Art Studio & Gallery
    609 East Boston Street • Covington, LA 70433
    985-249-5062
    Provides a venue for contemporary artists. The walls are adorned with a variety of art in all shapes and medium.  more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

  • Global Wildlife Center
    26389 Highway 40 • Folsom, LA 70437
    Located 12 Miles North of Covington
    985-796-3585
    Get ready for a wild adventure at the largest totally free-roaming wildlife preserve in the country. The Global Wildlife Center in Folsom, Louisiana is home to over 3,000 exotic, endangered, and threatened animals from all over the world. more...  map

Tours & Cruises

  • Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery Education Foundation
    23440 Lowe Davis Road • Covington, LA 70435
    985-892-3669, 888-448-1560
    Guided tours help you experience the life of alligators in a controlled educational environment. Directed by Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, this program was developed to conserve the American Alligator species and preserve the Louisiana wetlands. Visitors can see alligators of various ages and sizes in crystal clear water and hatchings in August. more...  map

  • Red Bluff Farm
    78090 Joe Laird Road • Folsom, LA 70437
    Located 12 Miles North of Covington
    985-796-0452
    At Red Bluff Farm, they proudly offer visitors a three hour educational tour that introduces the wide variety of farm livestock and crops. Red Bluff Farm provides an exciting learning experience for grade-school children and adults in Louisiana.  more...  map

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

  • Abita Brewing Company
    21084 Highway 36 • Abita Springs, LA 70433
    985-893-3143, 800-737-2311
    Founded in 1986, the Abita Brewing Company is nestled in the piney woods 30 miles north of New Orleans. Abita produces five flagship brews. These rich, wonderfully flavored brews are enjoyed year round in restaurants, bars, festivals and get-togethers throughout Louisiana and across the country. Abita also makes five seasonal brews. Visit the brewery and learn how they brew these unique beers.  more...  map

  • Heiner Brau Microbrewery & Museum
    226 A Lockwood Street • Covington, LA 70434
    Located in Downtown Covington
    985-893-2884, 888-910-BEER(2337)
    Owner and brewmaster, Henryk "Heiner" Orlik, is one of a select few German brew masters in the United States. In 1972, at the age of 16, Henryk began his brewing career in Germany.  more...  map

  • Pontchartrain Vineyards
    81250 Old Military Road • Bush, LA 70431
    Located 15 Miles Northeast
    985-892-9742
    Produced "to provide distinctive regional wines to complement the extraordinary cuisine of Louisiana," Pontchartrain Vineyards' old world tasting room and visitors center is open to the public for tastings 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The tasting room is also available for private parties. They also host an outdoor concert series. more...

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